Six Nights at the Museum

To know a culture, look no further than its fashion. Colors, symbolism, materials and recurring motifs profoundly reflect a country’s history and values.

Join us for an in-depth look at six Jewish communities from around the world through their designs. Each evening will highlight a different wedding gown from the Here Comes the Bride: Wedding Gowns Embroidering the Story of the Jewish People exhibit. In addition to a discussion of the featured gown, an author with extensive knowledge of the region will discuss his or her work.

March 16 – Yemen with Ayelet Tsabari, The Best Place on Earth

March 30 – Poland with Josh Halberstamm, The Blind Angel

May 5 – Poland (WWII) with Eve Keller, Two Rings: A Story of Love and War

May 18 – Spain with Doreen Carvajal, The Forgotten River: A Modern Tale of Survival, Identity and the Inquisition